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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1957

Page

6

Country Club Bridge Play At Athens Ladies Day Event

Three tables played last Wednesday at the Athens Country Club during Ladies Day Bridge. High score went to Mrs. Bob Wood and second to Mrs. C O Pickering. Luncheon followed at one o clock. Guest Mrs. W J Smith of Denver, daughter of Mrs H A McCaskill, attended. Another session starts at 1 p.m. next Wednesday. those attending should call 25912 by Tuesday.

Athens Country Club Bob Wood C. O. Pickering W. J. Smith Denver Colo H. A. McCaskill

Vacationing families return home across several states

Mr and Mrs Keith Gilmore and daughter Mary returned to Morris Ave after two weeks in New England and New York with visits to Rhode Island beaches and Cape Cod. Ronald Gilmore joined them from Plattsburg AFB. C E Brider and family spent nearly three weeks in New York City Maine and New England visiting relatives and Holly Inn in Christmas Cove before returning. Seitz and Gross families traveled to visit relatives in Florida Indiana and Columbus with several host families and friends noted.

Keith Gilmore Mary Morris Ave New England States Alfred Rubery Stanley Schofield Saylesville R.I Newport Narragansett Cape Cod Buzzard’s Bay Mass Rubery Ronald Gilmore Plattsburg A.F.B N.Y New York City Maine C. E. Brider Maplewood Dr Patricia The World Review of Hotels and Travel Springfield Christmas Cove Holly Inn R. E. Seitz Lucille Schuler Jacksonville Fla Matt Schuler N. Shannon Ave C. V. Junod Seitz Lima Mansfield Garret Ind

Marriage Announcement for Nada Sprouse and Herbert Appleman

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holdcroft of Athens Route 5 announce the marriage of their daughter Mrs. Nada Sprouse to Mr. Herbert Appleman of Columbus. Vows were exchanged June 29 at the home of Rev. Mrs. M. L. Kimmey 37 Richland Ave with the officiant reading the service. Attending were Mrs. Holdcroft and Miss Georgiana Sprouse.

Charles Holdcroft Athens

Athens County 4 H Club Style Revue Set For Saturday

Athens County 4 H members and families prepare for the annual Style Revue at the county fairgrounds this Saturday at 11 a.m. Girls may enter any garment with an A grade for participation premiums. eligibility for state fair requires 14th birthday by Jan 1 1957, A grade, three years 4 H work, and entries in specified categories. Between 60 and 75 girls expected. Also, the Athens Willing Workers LTL will meet at 10 a.m. at Mrs. Bessie R. Strong’s home.

Athens County County Florence B. McBride McBride Athens LTL Bessie R. Strong Fremont St

Women To Continue Play At Country Club

The Women s Golf Association in Athens will continue play at the Athens Country Club this week with participants listed as Mrs. Carroll Widdoes Mrs. Robert Little Mrs. Tom Evans Mrs. Glen Hangar Miss Erma Betts Miss Betty Coon Mrs. Earl Christensen Mrs. Fred Wheaton Jr Mrs. Frank Richey Mrs. J E Algeo Mrs. Roger Jones Jr Mrs. John Cline Mrs. William Sullivan Mrs. Phil Porter Jr Mrs. R J Studer Mrs. D David Reeder Mrs. John Algeo Mrs. Gene Coon Mrs. Richard Dent Mrs. Carl Tom Mrs. Arch Wilson Mrs. Robert Murray Mrs. Carl Clif ford Mrs. Edward Sprague Mrs. William Biggs Mrs. Rob in Gard ner Mrs Sol Rosenberg Mrs. Robert Baur Mrs Ralph Dupler Mrs Charles Gross Mrs William Orr Mrs Frank Rauch Jr Mrs Russell Hall Mrs David Strawn Mrs Basil Rutter Mrs Howard Eschenbacher Mrs Leslie Coon Jr

Women’s Golf Association Athens Country Club Carroll Widdoes Robert Little Tom Evans Glen Hangar Erma Betts Betty Coon Earl Christensen Fred Wheaton, Jr Frank Richey J. E. Algeo Roger Jones, Jr John Cline William Sullivan Phil Porter, Jr R. J. Studer D. David Reeder John Algeo Gene Coon Richard Dent Carl Tom Arch Wilson Robert Murray Carl Clifford Edward Sprague William Biggs Robin Gardner Sol Rosenberg Robert Baur Ralph Dupler Charles Gross William Orr Frank Rauch, Jr Russell Hall David Strawn Basil Rutter Howard Eschenbacher Leslie Coon, Jr

Grange Youth Camp Hosts Cooley Session on Youth Politics

Mr and Mrs Lester Cooley of Albany Route 1 spent the weekends of July 27 and Aug 3 at the 11th annual state Grange Youth Camp on Kelley's Island Lake Erie. Cooley, Messenger farm columnist and state Grange legislative agent, led class sessions for high school students statewide on Youth Looks at Politics and Law Making.

Lester Cooley Albany State Grange Kelley’s Island Lake Erie Cooley Messenger Farm Vinton County Ohio

South Canaan Missionary Band Meets at New Parsonage

The South Canaan Missionary Band gathered Friday at the church parsonage hosted by Rev. and Mrs. Clair S. Thompson. President Mrs. Selma Mansfield led the business meeting as plans were set for a church pot luck next month, with reports and letters read by Secretary Mrs. Rachel Lawson.

South Canaan Clair S. Thompson Selma Mansfield Rachel Lawson Rosemary Kayser

Dolan Family Welcomes Daughter Teresa Jean

Mr and Mrs Richard Dolan announce the birth of Teresa Jean on August 4 at Chillicothe General Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs C L Dow of 14 Watt Street and Mr and Mrs James Dolan of Williamsfield Ohio. The Dolans have two older children Johnny age 4 and Peter age 2.

Richard Dolan Jean Dow Teresa Jean Chillicothe General Hospital C. L. Dow Watt St James Dolan Williamsfield Dolans Johnny Peter

Ohio University sophomores wed at Piketon church

Betty Louise Blackburn and Eugene Davis, both sophomores at Ohio University, exchanged vows July 16 at Piketon Methodist Church. The ceremony featured lilies and carnations, with a reception afterward. The bride, a Piketon High School graduate, and the groom, from Buchtel High School, plan to resume studies in September.

Eugene Davis Ohio University Piketon Methodist Church Betty Louise Blackburn John Blackburn Piketon Canada Davis Piketon High School Alpha Lambda Delta Mr. Davis Buchtel High School

Lessons in Bridge Was it the king

South led a club and finessed the queen but West held the singleton king and the nine of spades. West discarded cleverly, ensuring South went down one.

South West

Bid four no trump or pass with three small in hearts

West passes and your partner opens four spades after your hold up bid. Your best response choices depend on partnership style. With four hearts and no guarantee, consider whether to bid or pass to protect yourlong-term fit and avoid overreach.

West

Bridge hand analysis shows South's win in six no trump

The North South bidding led to six no trump. South wins one spade and two hearts while counting tricks. Diamonds are cashing and clubs are discarded, forcing endgame play. South assumes West holds the final spade and deduces West has one club left.

North West East South

Sew skirts and slippers with 1957 pattern patterns

With cooler weather ahead, sew several skirts using pattern No. 8102 with Patto Rama in waist sizes 24 25 26 28 30 32. Send 35 cents, name address size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett Athens Messenger New York. Also crochet slippers in four versions from Pattern No. 5542 and obtain the 1957 Needlework Album for 25 cents a copy.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y Anne Cabot Ave. Americas

Social Calendar Tuesday Events in Several Communities

Delilah Rebekah Lodge in New Marshfield hosts potluck refreshments at 8 p.m. The Glouster Park picnic supper for ITU members and families starts at 6 with potluck. Te-Ga-Tra Club wiener roast at Hooper Park 6 30 p.m. The Plains Church hosts Adult Fellowship Class 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. Lloyd Graham home with Mrs. Warren Graham co-hostess.

Rebekah Lodge New Marshfield WIA ITU Glouster Park Hooper Park Iva Waller Loretta Osborn The Plains Methodist Church Lloyd Graham Warren Graham Martin McKibben

Athens Sewers Enter Wool Sewing Contest

About 27 girls and women compete in the Make It Yourself With Wool contest to be held August 9 at the Athens Co Grange Hall. Local judges include Mrs. Frank Sands and Miss Edith Myer. state finals set for August 23 at Ohio State University.

Athens Co. Fairgrounds Athens Co. Grange Hall Fairgrounds Ohio Ohio Wool Growers Association Columbus Wool Bureau, Inc New York City Frank Sands Stoutsville Edith Myer Newark Paul Shaw Rockbridge Athens Co Mary Lou Pfeiffer WRFED Worthington Florence B. McBride Maxine Hoyles Mary Ellen Huffman Joyce Patterson Athens Fairfield Co Jean Creig Patricia Schultz Baltimore Henrietta Berry Bremen Nancy Leist Amanda Marcia Ann McDaniel Ruth Lendre McDaniel Sandra Louise Wooster Sarah Lou McDaniel Basil Gallia Co Phyllis Jane Baker Gallipolis Hocking Co Vinton Co Ramola Hopkins McArthur Perry Co Carol Ferne Schofield Glenford Margaret Ann Beard Sharyn Davidson Charlene Boring Thornville Ohio State University

Stork Shower Planned for Clarice Powell by Nannie Allom Unit

Members of the Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge host a stork shower for Clarice Powell this Wednesday night starting at eight. Refreshments will be served during the evening.

Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Clarice Powell

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